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Past Questions — 2009
Which country will hold the 2024 G20 summit?
A)
Canada
B)
Argentina
C)
India
D)
Brazil
Option D is correct: Brazil.
In how many constituencies have the BJP contested the Mizoram State Legislative Assembly Election 2023?
A)
24
B)
19
C)
23
D)
20
In the Mizoram State Legislative Assembly Election 2023, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) contested from 23 constituencies. The Mizoram Legislative Assembly has a total of 40 seats. While the ZPM (Zoram People's Movement) and MNF (Mizo National Front) contested from all 40 seats, the BJP strategically fielded candidates in 23 seats. The ZPM emerged as the winner of the 2023 elections, forming the government.
What is the date of World Water Day in 2024?
A)
March 20
B)
March 21
C)
March 22
D)
March 23
World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day that has been held since 1993. It is observed every year on March 22nd to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources and to raise awareness about the global water crisis. For the year 2024, the date remained consistent with the established annual observance. Options a, b, and d are incorrect as they do not correspond to the internationally recognized date for World Water Day.
The Department of Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India signed an MoU on 3 June, 2024, to create an institutional framework for the digital library Platform, Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya with -
A)
National Library
B)
National Book Trust
C)
INFLIBNET
D)
Press Information Bureau
On June 3, 2024, the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre. The purpose of this MoU is to establish an institutional framework for the 'Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya', a national digital library platform. This initiative aims to provide a centralized digital repository of educational resources, making high-quality learning materials accessible to students and educators across the country.
Why other options are incorrect:
- National Library: While it is a premier library, it was not the specific institutional partner for the technical framework of this digital platform.
- National Book Trust: This organization focuses on the promotion of reading and publishing books, rather than providing the digital infrastructure for a national e-library.
- Press Information Bureau (PIB): PIB is the nodal agency for disseminating information from the Government of India to the media; it does not manage educational digital libraries.
What is the name of the multinational maritime exercise in which Indian Navy participated from 26th February-8th March?
A)
Sea Defenders 2024
B)
Tiger Triumph 2024
C)
Cutlass Express 2024
D)
Eastern Bridge 2024
The Indian Navy participated in the multinational maritime exercise 'Cutlass Express 2024' from February 26 to March 8, 2024. This exercise is designed to enhance maritime security, interoperability, and cooperation among partner nations in West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea to combat piracy, illicit trafficking, and other maritime threats.
Analysis of other options:
- Sea Defenders: Not a recognized major multinational exercise involving the Indian Navy during this specific window.
- Tiger Triumph: This is a bilateral exercise between India and the USA, but it did not take place during this specific February-March 2024 window.
- Eastern Bridge: Not the name of the multinational exercise conducted during this specific timeframe.
Who is the recipient of World Press Photo of the Year, 2024?
A)
Abu Maamar
B)
Saly
C)
Mohammed Salem
D)
Khan Younis
The World Press Photo of the Year 2024 was awarded to Mohammed Salem, a Palestinian photographer. The winning image depicts a devastating scene in Gaza, showing a young girl lying next to the body of a relative. The photograph was taken in January 2024 and highlights the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Analysis of other options:
- Abu Maamar: Not the recipient of this award.
- Saly: Not the recipient of this award.
- Khan Younis: This is a city in the Gaza Strip where many of the photographs were taken, not a person.
Which five countries officially joined the BRICS group?
A)
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Iran & Ethiopia
B)
Argentina, Chile, Iraq, Sudan & Somalia
C)
Peru, Namibia, Guyana, Bulgaria & Turkey
D)
Mali, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos & Bhutan
During the 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, in August 2023, the bloc announced a major expansion. Effective January 1, 2024, five countries officially joined the group: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Analysis of options:
- Option (a) is correct as it lists the five nations that were invited and officially integrated into the bloc.
- Option (b) is incorrect. While Argentina was invited, it officially declined the invitation under the administration of President Javier Milei.
- Option (c) and (d) contain countries that have not been officially admitted as members of the BRICS group.
Therefore, the correct set of countries is Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Iran, and Ethiopia.
Neha Thakur, who secured a silver medal for India at Asian Games, plays which sports?
A)
Squash
B)
Boxing
C)
Sailing
D)
Wrestling
Option C is correct: Sailing.
Which country hosted the 2024 G20 Summit?
A)
India
B)
Brazil
C)
South Africa
D)
Australia
The G20 (Group of Twenty) presidency rotates annually among its members. India held the presidency for the 18th G20 Summit in 2023. Following the established rotation and official handover, Brazil assumed the presidency for 2024. The 2024 G20 Summit is scheduled to be hosted by Brazil (specifically in Rio de Janeiro).
Analysis of other options:
- a. India: Hosted the summit in 2023.
- c. South Africa: Is scheduled to host the summit in 2025.
- d. Australia: Is a member of the G20 but is not the host for the 2024 summit.
Global AI summit 2024 was held during September 10-12, 2024 in which of the following countries?
A)
Saudi Arabia
B)
Japan
C)
UAE
D)
Spain
The Global AI Summit 2024 was hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from September 10 to 12, 2024, in Riyadh. The summit aimed to bring together global leaders, policymakers, and AI experts to discuss the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence, its impact on the global economy, and the acceleration of AI innovation. Saudi Arabia has been positioning itself as a hub for AI development as part of its 'Vision 2030' initiative. Options b (Japan), c (UAE), and d (Spain) are incorrect as they were not the host nations for this specific event during the mentioned dates.
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference, COP29 was held in the month of November, 2024 in which of the following cities?
A)
Singapore
B)
Lima
C)
Baku
D)
Oslo
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was scheduled and held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024. COP (Conference of the Parties) is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Analysis of options:
- a. Singapore: Not the host city for COP29.
- b. Lima: Lima hosted COP20 in 2015.
- c. Baku: Correct. Baku, Azerbaijan, is the official host city for COP29.
- d. Oslo: Not the host city for COP29.
In the recently concluded Asian Arm-Wrestling Cup 2024, Denic Lalruattluanga from Mizoram won Gold medal in which of the following categories?
A)
Men’s Senior 80 kg right category
B)
Men’s Junior 80 kg right category
C)
Men’s Senior 70 kg right category
D)
Men’s Junior 70 kg right category
Denic Lalruattluanga, an arm-wrestler from Mizoram, represented India at the Asian Arm-Wrestling Cup 2024. He achieved a significant milestone by winning the Gold medal in the Men's Junior 80 kg right-hand category. This achievement highlighted the growing prowess of athletes from Northeast India in strength sports on an international platform. Options a, c, and d are incorrect because they either refer to the Senior category or a different weight class (70 kg), whereas Denic competed and won in the Junior 80 kg right category.
Who were the flag bearers for India during the opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A)
PV Sindhu & Sharath Kamal
B)
PV Sindhu & Neeraj Chopra
C)
PV Sindhu & Rohan Bopanna
D)
PV Sindhu & HS Prannoy
Option A is correct: PV Sindhu & Sharath Kamal.
Recently, which age group of senior citizens has been included under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY)?
A)
60 years of age or above
B)
65 years of age or above
C)
70 years of age or above
D)
75 years of age or above
In late 2024, the Government of India approved the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to include all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of their socio-economic status. This initiative ensures that elderly citizens have access to health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year. For those already covered under other schemes, a top-up of ₹5 lakh is provided. Options a, b, and d are incorrect because the specific eligibility threshold set by the Union Cabinet for this universal expansion is exactly 70 years.
Which country reported the first confirmed case of deadly Mpox variant outside Africa?
A)
Germany
B)
Barbados
C)
Sweden
D)
France
In August 2024, Sweden reported the first confirmed case of the more deadly Clade Ib variant of Mpox outside of Africa. The patient was a man who had recently traveled to Sweden from Africa. This specific variant (Clade Ib) is considered more severe and transmissible than the Clade II variant that caused the global outbreak in 2022. While other countries like Germany and France have reported cases of Mpox, Sweden was the first to confirm the specific Clade Ib variant outside the African continent during the 2024 surge. Barbados and other Caribbean nations have monitored the situation, but Sweden was the landmark first report for this specific variant.
On September 4, 2024, the one-day International Conference on Literature, Cultural Studies, Education, and Social Sciences was successfully held in Mizoram. In which district’s capital was that conference held?
A)
Mamit
B)
Aizawl
C)
Serchhip
D)
Saitual
The one-day International Conference on Literature, Cultural Studies, Education, and Social Sciences was held on September 4, 2024, in Aizawl, Mizoram. Aizawl is the capital city of the state of Mizoram and serves as the primary hub for academic and cultural conferences in the region. While Mamit, Serchhip, and Saitual are districts within Mizoram, the major international academic events of this nature are typically hosted in the state capital, Aizawl, due to infrastructure and accessibility.
Presidents of various countries were elected in 2024. The countries and their respective presidents are listed below. Identify the incorrect pairing. Presidents - Countries (a) Nicolas Maduro Moros - Venezuela (b) Paul Kagame - Rwanda (c) Felix Tshisekedi - Congo (d) Alexander Stubb - Indonesia
A)
Nicolas Maduro Moros - Venezuela
B)
Paul Kagame - Rwanda
C)
Felix Tshisekedi - Congo
D)
Alexander Stubb - Indonesia
The question asks to identify the incorrect pairing of Presidents and their respective countries for elections held in 2024.
1. **Nicolas Maduro Moros - Venezuela**: Correct. Nicolas Maduro was re-elected as President of Venezuela in July 2024.
2. **Paul Kagame - Rwanda**: Correct. Paul Kagame won the presidential election in Rwanda in July 2024.
3. **Felix Tshisekedi - Congo**: Correct. Félix Tshisekedi was re-elected as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in December 2023/January 2024.
4. **Alexander Stubb - Indonesia**: Incorrect. Alexander Stubb is the President of **Finland** (assumed office in March 2024). The President of Indonesia elected in 2024 is **Prabowo Subianto**.
Therefore, option (d) is the incorrect pairing.
The Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, 2023, was posthumously awarded on August 30, 2024, to a young mizo boy who lost his life while saving his brother. Who was that brave young boy?
A)
Benjamin Lalrinsanga
B)
Anthony Vanmawia
C)
Jacob Lalhmangaiha
D)
Joseph L.Hminga
The Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak is one of the highest gallantry awards for civilians in India, awarded for rescuing others from life-threatening situations. On August 30, 2024, the award was posthumously conferred upon Benjamin Lalrinsanga, a brave young boy from Mizoram. Benjamin sacrificed his own life to save his younger brother from drowning. The award was presented to his family in recognition of his extraordinary courage and selfless act of bravery. Options b, c, and d are incorrect as they do not refer to the recipient of this specific award for the mentioned incident.
Recently, who became the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel?
A)
Siddhartha Agarwal
B)
Vikrant Kashyap
C)
Anand Kumar
D)
Vikas Rao
Siddhartha Agarwal became the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel. He completed the challenging swim from France to England, overcoming extreme temperatures and strong currents. This feat is significant as the English Channel is one of the most difficult open-water swims in the world due to its cold waters and heavy shipping traffic. Options b, c, and d are incorrect as they do not refer to the individual who holds this specific record.
Who was the recipient of National Award to Teachers 2024 from Mizoram?
A)
John Lalneihpuia Sailo
B)
PC Dokunga
C)
Joseph Vanlalhruaia Sailo
D)
Chawnghmingliani
The National Award to Teachers is presented annually by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to recognize the exemplary contribution of teachers to the cause of education. For the year 2024, Joseph Vanlalhruaia Sailo from Mizoram was honored with this prestigious award for his outstanding dedication and innovative teaching methods. Other options listed are not the recipients of the National Award to Teachers 2024 from the state of Mizoram.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana focuses on:
A)
Promoting digital payments
B)
Housing for all
C)
Rural electrification
D)
Financial inclusion and banking for all
Option D is correct: Financial inclusion and banking for all.
‘Invest in Our Planet’ is the theme of
A)
World Environment Day 2023
B)
World Earth Day 2023
C)
World Investment Day 2023
D)
World Ozone Day 2023
Option B is correct: World Earth Day 2023.
Which of the following is correctly matched?
A)
Arunachal Pradesh ; Neiphiu Rio
B)
Assam ~ Nabam Tuki
C)
Tripura Manik Sarkar
D)
Nagaland Tbobi Singh
The correctly matched pair is Tripura — Manik Sarkar. In 2015, Manik Sarkar was the Chief Minister of Tripura. The other options are incorrect: (a) Neiphiu Rio was associated with Nagaland, not Arunachal Pradesh; (b) Nabam Tuki was associated with Arunachal Pradesh, not Assam; (d) Okram Ibobi Singh was the Chief Minister of Manipur, not Nagaland.
Which multi-national company has announced to provide high-speed public Wi-Fi services in 500 Indian railway stations?
A)
Google
B)
Microsoft
C)
Apple
D)
Samsung
Google announced in 2015 partnership with RailTel for free WiFi at 400-500 stations, starting Mumbai Central.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on 16.12.2025 extended the tenure of the Commission of Inquiry probing the 2023 Manipur violence, allowing it time until May 20, 2026 to submit its report. The Commission is headed by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice:
A)
Vijay Bishnoi
B)
Sandeep Mehta
C)
Ajai Lamba
D)
R. M. Chhaya
The correct option is 'c' (Ajai Lamba). In June 2023, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs constituted a three-member Commission of Inquiry to investigate the ethnic violence in Manipur. The commission is headed by Justice Ajai Lamba, the former Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. The other members of the commission are retired IAS officer Himanshu Shekhar Das and retired IPS officer Aloka Prabhakar. The other options (Vijay Bishnoi, Sandeep Mehta, and R. M. Chhaya) are also former Chief Justices of the Gauhati High Court but are not associated with this inquiry commission.